So here's a new one.
I was crossing the street in front of our local petrol station/shop and a car was pulling out of the same, opposite me.
The driver wasn't indicating and was taking ages so I started walking over the road. The driver then pretty much drove into me so I gestured to him to indicate.
He got out of the car, super aggressive & pushed me. I told him, "if you can't be arsed to indicate, I can't be arsed to wait for you".
He backed down & drove off.
Don't be this guy, people.

Once he'd pushed me, I looked in the car and saw his partner and 2 children. What a terrible example to set for your kids. I don't get the need to be so aggressive.
I assume he thought he was being the big guy in front of his family. In reality he just looked stupid.

@tdp_org new Highway Code rules may be worth a read - I think you’re in the right as a pedestrian

“At a junction. When you are crossing or waiting to cross the road, other traffic should give way. Look out for traffic turning into the road, especially from behind you, and cross at a place where drivers can see you. If you have started crossing and traffic wants to turn into the road, you have priority and they should give way (see Rules H2 and 170).”

gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-co

@davehay Oh nice. Yep, that would definitely have applied. Thanks for the info🙌
I'm hoping he reflects on his behaviour and doesn't do it again.

@tdp_org @davehay don't think have ever seen that extreme a reaction when crossing with @maccdog

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